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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Sweet Galley..

As a designer, I realize not everyone has gobs of money to make their home look smashing. {I certainly don't}..but I'm a firm believer that a small sweet home beautified on a budget can look and work just as wonderfully as a huge Mc Mansion..{who needs all that extra STUFF anyway?}. I came across this small galley kitchen from Southern Livingtoday, it's simple but has a great feel doesn't it? Note the small details that make the difference.

- painted wood plank ceiling

- great light fixtures

- Use a piece of furniture to store and display your platters, dishes and plates

-clean simple surfaces and finishes

-creative storage solutions, recessed t.v. eg. stashed cutting board

- leaving one side open without upper cabinetry makes this kitchen feel roomier

- Always allow enough natural light into your spaces - even if you have to splurge on a new window or two

Love this post! I left a comment a little while ago but it went off into blogland, never to return : ) I really like the how the white cabinets and the wood shelving play off of each other... It gives it a "warm" feel. I especially like that the shoot has people in it. It looks like somebody actually lives there! Health and happiness,Angelahttp://angelawalkerjewelry.blogspot.com/

Hi Julie,I enjoy your blog, and I agree with you totally on making the space you have the best it can be. I love seeing a home at it's best regardless of it's age and size, and the photos of this kitchen reflect comfort, beauty and functionality. What more could you ask for??